Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (ENG) supports the agency's mission to inspire innovation, enrich education and accelerate access to research and education across all fields of engineering.

The directorate:

Invests in transformative engineering approaches and research infrastructure that address national challenges.
Expands educational opportunities and supports the creation of an engineering technological workforce.
Catalyzes strategic partnerships to build research capacity and strengthen the nation's innovation ecosystem.

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NSF ENG leadership changes

February 23, 2026
New road map for engineering research to advance quantum technologies 

January 8, 2026

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Recent funding opportunities

Program

Transport Phenomena

Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime

Posted April 24, 2026

Program

Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems

Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime

Posted April 24, 2026

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Chemical Process Systems

Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime

Posted April 24, 2026

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Engineering Environmental Resiliency

Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime

Posted April 24, 2026

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Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (ENG/CBET)

Supports discoveries in chemical and biochemical systems; environmental engineering and sustainability; bioengineering and engineering healthcare; and fundamental transport, thermal and fluid phenomena.

Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (ENG/CMMI)

Advances the future of manufacturing, the design of innovative materials and building technologies, infrastructure resilience and sustainability, and tools and systems for decision-making, robotics and controls.

Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ENG/ECCS)

Promotes fundamental research in device and component technologies, power, controls, computation, networking, communications and cyber technologies to support integration and networking of intelligent systems.

Division of Engineering Education and Centers (ENG/EEC)

Invests in creation of 21st century engineers and discovery of technologies through transformational center-based research, research in education and inclusion, and research opportunities for students and teachers.

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Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (ENG/EFMA)

Targets important cutting-edge opportunities and long-term challenges for engineering that may address national needs and supports multidisciplinary studies and facilities.